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Burlington
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Winooski Memorial Library will leave the O'Brien Community Center (closing May 2) for a temporary space in the former Commodities Natural Market at 65 Winooski Falls early June. Renovations will triple the library’s size, and center construction starting this fall is set to last up to two years. Burlington Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Workers at Healthy Living markets in South Burlington, Williston and Saratoga Springs will vote on April 30 to form a union amid calls for better wages and benefits. A majority of employees support the move as the company brings in consultants to oppose the effort. Seven Days
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fletcher Free Library is displaying a rare 532-year-old manuscript—'Tractatus Exponibilium' by Pierre D’Ailly, originally published in 1494—with public viewings available today in the Main Reading Room at 235 College St. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont taxpayers can check their state tax refund status on the Department of Taxes website. Electronic filers can start checking 72 hours after submission while paper filers may wait six to eight weeks, with tool updates Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Most New England states have legalized recreational marijuana, but New Hampshire only decriminalizes it with first offenses carrying a $100 fine and possible jail time for larger amounts. In nearby Vermont, adults can legally purchase cannabis if they stay within the one ounce limit. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Two animal welfare bills are in Senate committees; one would require registration for shelters and breeders and the other would recoup animal care costs in cruelty cases — measures lawmakers say modernize Vermont’s system to better protect animals. VTDigger
- ➤ Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living is asking for public input to shape a new state plan on aging for fiscal years 2027-2030. A virtual session is on April 29 (10-11:30 a.m.) while written comments are welcomed via mail or email. Vermont Public
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Vermont, many primary care doctors are shifting to a membership fee practice model to cut burnout and offer more personalized care. Mint Health founder Sara Headley in Waterbury charges between $20 and $90 a month — a move that critics say may leave vulnerable patients behind. Vermont Public
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In March, Chittenden County’s median home listing price dropped to $554,450—1% lower than February and 10.3% less than last year—with about 150 new listings and a median market time of 55 days, based on Realtor.com data. Burlington metro prices rose slightly to $501,250. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school sports fans can vote through 9 p.m. Thursday for the Vermont Varsity Insider Girls Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental, with winners to be announced Friday on Burlington Free Press. Voting began Monday. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ High school sports fans can vote for the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Boys Athlete of the Week on burlingtonfreepress.com until 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23; winners will be announced Friday, April 24. Burlington Free Press
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Live Concert by Robin Pecknold
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — View Tickets — Experience the captivating sounds of Robin Pecknold, renowned frontman of Fleet Foxes, alongside Allegra Krieger.
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Wit & Wine: Comedy Night
8-10 p.m. — Shelburne Vineyard — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Vermont's top comedians while sipping wine.
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Dina Hashem Live
7 PM – Midnight — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $104 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Dina Hashem in Burlington.
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TRAP Performance by Slow Shapes Dance Company
7:30-9 p.m. — McCarthy Art Gallery — $20 — Experience an evening of contemporary dance as fifteen dancers bring a compelling story to life.
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Fleshwater Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Fleshwater performing new hits and fan favorites.
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Carmina Burana Listening Party
7-8 p.m. — The Venetian Soda Lounge — Sliding scale pricing — Enjoy drinks and snacks while diving into the majestic world of Carmina Burana with expert commentary.
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Laurie Kilmartin Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $110 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
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Scarlet Demore with Violet Crimes
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Not specified — Experience the energetic fusion of punk rock and melodic hardcore from local favorites Violet Crimes.
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Rachel Scanlon Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $103 — Rachel Scanlon is set to deliver an unforgettable comedy experience in Burlington.
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Business After Hours: Grand Opening Celebration
5-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with networking, tours, and delightful hospitality.
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